Today's page explores the notion of authenticity. For the past thirty-two years, we've sent groups of students west on a learning adventure called Mountain Classroom that is nothing but authentic. After New Year's, they'll head to the Mexican border. Today, they're off to the Carter Range for some winter camping.
Environmental Education Coordinator Alan McIntyre (pictured below teaching biology) has challenged the community to reduce fuel oil consumption dramatically. In assembly, he explained how we can live in dorms more efficiently. Last year, between December and April, we spent $71,481 burning 46,416 gallons of fuel oil....
Here's a truth: During winter term, we have more students on campus than in the fall (when Ocean Classroom draws 20 students--twice the number on Mountain Classroom in the winter.)
Some classes are a little bigger, and the rooming situation is a little tight. But it is in the lunch room that one notices the difference. The line to the servery is a crunch:
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